Talent Research Associate

About Our Client

The organization operates in the retail and direct-to-consumer industry, focusing on delivering high-quality essentials at low prices through fair and sustainable production. It addresses challenges in traditional retail by eliminating middlemen and utilizing just-in-time manufacturing to reduce waste. The company integrates AI, analytics, and automation to innovate its business processes and serves millions of customers globally, emphasizing sustainable growth and ethical practices.

About the Opportunity

The Talent Research Associate plays a crucial role in supporting the talent acquisition team by identifying and mapping exceptional candidates across various business functions. This role is key to building a strong recruitment pipeline, influencing hiring strategies, and enabling the company to scale its teams effectively. It offers the chance to contribute to strategic talent sourcing and develop into a recruiting or sourcing leadership position.

Responsibilities

• Build proactive talent pipelines across Product, Engineering, Corporate, Merchandising, Marketing, Creative, and other business functions.
• Conduct market mapping to identify target companies, talent pools, and competitive landscapes.
• Research talent markets, competitor companies, and talent pools.
• Provide market intelligence to recruiters and hiring leaders for finding high-performing talent.
• Surface market insights, competitive intelligence, and hiring trends.
• Use data and market insights to identify top feeder companies, schools, and candidate backgrounds.
• Support high-priority executive and hard-to-fill searches through deep research and talent intelligence.

Requirements

• 0–4 years of experience in a professional environment, preferably in recruiting research, sourcing, executive search, or related analytical roles.
• Strong curiosity and ability to quickly understand new industries, functions, and talent markets.
• Excellent research skills with strong attention to detail.
• Comfortable working with data and recognizing patterns to enhance sourcing strategies.
• Strong written communication skills for crafting outreach.
• Highly organized and capable of managing multiple searches simultaneously.
• Bias for action and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
• Creative thinking about sourcing exceptional candidates.
• Ability to quickly learn new functions and adjust sourcing strategies.
• Operates with urgency while maintaining quality.
• Enjoys collaborating with recruiters and hiring managers to address hiring challenges.

Pay Range and Compensation Package

Pay Range $80,000—$130,000 USD
Bonus and equity may also be provided for eligible roles.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. They celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or national origin.